The USA Kummooyeh Federation started in 2023 as part of a global expansion effort by the World Kummooyeh Federation (Founded in 2008) in South Korea. World Kummooyeh Federation Founder, Grand Master Joung Bouk Soo, appointed Master Moon Kap Kim and Master Il Nam Yang as President and Vice President respectively, to help deliver Kummooyeh to the United States.

Kummooyeh, as it's typically referred to, aims to promote Korean sword and weapon systems in it's traditional manner.

The World Kummooyeh Federation restored Kummooyeh, based off of the Muye Dobo Tongji manual and actual sword fighting techniques, in a step-by-step process, to introduce traditional teachings and training to the modern era.

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The Muye Dobo Tongji (무예도보통지) is a Joseon Dynasty military martial arts manual published in 1790 that documents eighteen to twenty-four weapon systems.

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Since ancient times, Korean people have respected swords because they believe that swords can prevent evil spirits and bad luck. Kummooyeh (sword martial arts), which has a long history and tradition, is a precious traditional martial art of the Korean people.

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Kummooyeh uses swords known as Kum.  Technically, single-edged swords are called Do, and double-edged swords are classified as Kum. However, all blades can be called "Do" or "Kum" and are used interchangeably. All martial arts using swords can be called Kummooyeh.

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Kummooyeh is based on loyalty, filial piety, respect and righteousness.  The Muye Dobo Tongji includes weapon systems such as Yedo (sharp sword), Ssangsoodo (long sword), Bongukkum (Korean sword), Jeadokkum (commander/admiral sword), SsangKum (double sword) and Deungpae (shield).  Kummooyeh is heavily influenced by the Yedo (sharp sword) system including Deungpae (shield), and Woldo (moon blade) systems and archery.

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This is Kummooyeh.